Hiking in the wild, wet, green northwest

We did get some hiking in before we leave for the desert.    We made sure to find some hikes with lots of water and green forests because we won't see much of that in Tucson.    The Wildwood Trail in Forest Park is in the middle of Portland but feels like you are miles away.    We had the trail to ourselves for part of the time except for a busy spider and his web.

We did several short walks on our trips up the Columbia Gorge with company.    We also met my brother Arnie and wife Jean for a walk around Lacamas Lake on a very rainy day.    We did manage 3 miles before we were so wet we gave up and went for a fun lunch instead.

Our last hike of the season was Lacamas Creek Park.   Again this park in in the middle of a town but feels wonderfully remote.   The trail is wide and soft and there are 3 sets of rapids/waterfalls.    Loved it!

Well, it is 10 days until we head down the coast for Tucson.    I hope to see Isabelle most of those 10 days if I don't drive Shannon & Chris crazy.   We still have a few get togethers with friends and the Sunday before we leave, we will have a family brunch.   It has been a great spring and summer.    Now, to the desert!